The Inheritance Doctors

Arrrgh!

CRASHING

HE GASPS

# I'll wait here

# For you

# For I'm broken down

# I'm coming down this time

# For my heart lies

# Far and away where they took you down

# Led them over to your house

# Where I'm broken

# Down by the people If they let you breathe

# Don't give a damn If you still can't see

# Still my heart beats for you. #

Leo!

Hello.

Hello.

Mum...

Shush...it's all right.

-I'm scared...

-Don't.

Scared I'll go through with it next time.

You'll stop yourself...like always.

You don't know that.

I do. Your dad's last wishes are too important to you.

-Leo...

-I don't need to say them.

It'll help. Remind you what's important.

It's been a while.

Come on.

Be the man of the house, and look after you.

Good.

I'll go and make some breakfast.

# I believe in miracles

# Where you from...

# You sexy thing... #

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Just a little one.

All yours.

There we go.

Leo, please.

I'm trying, Mum, I really am.

You mustn't upset yourself like this.

I killed him.

What are you talking about?

I pushed him.

You know it was suicide. Why would you say that?

I meant in my dream.

It's always me that pushes him.

Oh, love.

I'm sorry.

I know.

But promise me you won't mention these dreams to anyone.

They might get the wrong idea.

You will get through this, you know.

This...this obsession with what happened, it'll pass. I promise.

You mean when I've forgotten all about him.

That'll never happen,

but in time it'll seem less important to you, love.

Maybe it would help if I moved in with some mates.

-Leo!

-And went to college.

It might make it easier to move on!

No, sorry, while you're going through this,

you need all the support you can get, otherwise who knows what'll happen?

You're not strong enough.

So...what are your plans for this morning?

You still going to the library?

Yeah.

I can drop you at the Mill if you like.

Can you take me back to Emma's first?

Will you stop doing that?

What?

Dangling your tackle in front of my face.

You didn't mind last night.

Yeah, well, last night was different.

How'd you mean?

We've only just started seeing each other, and you're...

Acting like we've been together for donkeys years.

Force of habit, sorry.

I'll try and think a bit more in future.

Thank you.

The traffic's going to be murder. We better get a move on.

OK. Nearly done.

KNOCK

Yeah?

I was looking for Chris.

-He's not here yet.

-Oh.

Everything all right?

Yeah. Fine. Nothing to worry about.

I'll catch him later.

I can't seem to...to move on.

From what?

My dad died two years ago.

He threw himself from his office building.

Yes. Sorry, I did hear about that.

Well, I'm just the same.

I think I've inherited his mental illness.

Why do you think that?

He used to get depressed, shut himself away.

Sometimes, he'd burst into tears in public.

And I'm just the same.

It's all right.

Do you think I'll do what he did?

You mean suicide?

Do you think that's a possibility?

I don't want to die, I really don't.

But if I'm the same as Dad, then things might get worse.

And one day I won't have a choice any more.

Leo, even if you have inherited your father's illness,

it doesn't necessarily mean you'll do the same thing.

No?

No, because mental health issues affect people in different ways.

Did your father ever get any help?

He refused it. He never wanted any help.

But you have, which suggests you're different.

So what I'd like to do is get you some counselling.

In fact, I'm going to fast-track you

so I can get you an appointment ASAP.

And in the meantime, if you have any more suicidal thoughts,

I want you to call me on this number as soon as you can.

OK.

But I need to know if I have the same condition as him.

Well, I can make some enquiries.

Would you? See if it's hereditary, or...

Sure. I'll speak to his doctor and I'll get in touch.

Thank you.

What time you coming round tonight?

Who says I am?

I thought that...

What, after one night of passion and everything's back to normal?

No.

I thought you understood that we have to take things slowly?

I do.

Then prove it.

Leo couldn't have inherited anything from his father.

Why not?

Because Mr Kellam was infertile. Leo was adopted.

OK, in which case, he needs to be told.

You know we don't really have the right to do that.

He thinks he's got the same mental illness as his father.

Well, then you need to have a word with his mother.

Hello, love.

What's this?

It's a maths mock exam. No time like the present.

I was expecting you earlier.

The bus was late.

Never mind. There's nothing in there we haven't covered

-and it only lasts an hour, so...

-OK.

I'll be back before you've finished. OK, ready?

Suppose.

OK. Off we go.

If you do well, you'll get a reward.

Concentrate.

HE SIGHS

-Where were you last night?

-I've got a patient...

But, Chris, wait...

I said I've got a patient.

PHONE RINGS

The Mill Health Centre. How may I help you...?

It's Leo Kellam. I need to speak to Dr Granger, please.

I am afraid he is with a patient.

Can I take a message?

No...

It doesn't matter now.

PHONE BEEPS

You mentioned in the past that you were worried about Leo's fixation with his father's illness...

-Quite a while ago, yes.

-Yeah.

I happened to be talking to your husband's doctor recently,

and she said that Leo was adopted.

What's that got to do with anything?

Well, if Leo knew he hadn't inherited his father's illness,

that might help him.

As you said before, it was a great burden to him.

Hang on, has Leo been to see you recently?

I'm sorry, I can't discuss other patients.

Let's get something straight, you are way off the mark.

Pardon?

Something like this could push him over the edge!

It was just a suggestion.

And a rotten one at that.

If Leo knew he was adopted, he'd be destroyed!

He worshipped his father.

Mrs Kellam...

So if you or any of your colleagues tell him, I'll report you...

That went well(!)

Finally...

We keep missing each other...

I'm late for my house calls. What do you want?

Nothing, just a catch-up. I haven't seen much of you lately.

-No, I've been busy.

-Out all hours, more like.

Where did you get to last night?

Does it matter?

You look awful.

Thanks. That's nice of you to say(!)

-No, I mean, you look tired. You're running yourself down...

-I'm fine.

There you are.

I'm sorry about the exam. I wasn't in the mood today.

Where have you been?

I needed some fresh air.

So you didn't go back to the doctors then?

I went for some advice. Look, it's no big deal.

Then why keep it from me?

Because...I didn't want to upset you.

And I knew you'd try and...

talk me out of it. Like you always do.

-That's not true.

-Yes, it is.

You think I don't need help...

and you can make everything all right by yourself.

HE SIGHS

I didn't realise you felt like that.

I know I don't always get things right, but...

I am trying my best.

It's just sometimes I find it so hard...

I didn't mean to upset you, Mum.

That all came out wrong...

No, you're right.

I thought the way to help you was to keep you occupied with work,

but I've been pushing you too hard.

-No, you're a brilliant teacher.

-Am I?

Of course.

Thanks. I've been too strict on you...

Your reward...

I don't deserve it.

Well, I think you should have it anyway.

I've put you under too much pressure.

No, I'm fine, honestly.

You need some time out.

But, Mum, I don't want...

Ssh. No arguments.

Now, you go and get ready.

I just need to nip out to the shop.

Come on, Mr Slowcoach.

Lunchtime!

Oh... yeah...

Daydreaming about last night?

-You look like the cat that got the cream!

-Well, funny you should mention that...

Er, I don't know where this is going, but can you wait till I'm out the door?

I'll tell you later...

How's Chris doing?

All right. Why wouldn't he be?

-He just seemed a little stressed recently.

-No, he's fine.

And he's looking a little pale. Is he sleeping OK?

Well, he's had a cold, but he's better now.

Actually, he got up this morning and went for a run...

Oh, right.

I'm surprised you'd even ask, Jimmi.

I mean, everybody has their off days.

I would've thought you above anybody would know that.

HE SIGHS

HE SIGHS

PHONE RINGS

Hello.

Hi, Leo, it's Dr Granger from the Mill Health Centre, just returning your call.

'Leo...everything all right?'

I'm sorry...I really am.

Has something happened?

I was about to jump... out the window.

'I was going to do it for real this time.'

OK, Leo, are you still by the window?

-If you are, I want you to move away, OK? Do it now.

-I have.

Great. Now sit down and take a deep breath.

HE SIGHS

You're doing great. But you need to keep listening.

'How are you feeling at the moment?

'Leo...?'

I couldn't stop them...the thoughts.

Round and round in my head. They won't go away.

I don't have a choice any more.

That's not true, OK? Leo, that's not true.

Is your mum in the house?

'Leo, talk to me...'

She never listens... and makes everything worse.

-But is she there?

-No, she's out.

Fine, I'm going to be there in five minutes.

-Don't hang up, I'm going to pass you to my colleague.

-OK.

Everything's going to be fine, Leo. I'll be there in five minutes.

Hello, Leo, it's Dr Carmichael speaking.

'Leo?'

SHE LAUGHS

Hungry?

Starving.

What happened with Rob?

It went really well.

But this morning, he's treating me like his wife.

Really(?)

I don't want him taking me for granted.

Maybe you just need to keep reminding him.

He'll soon get the message.

Unless you don't think he's worth it?

Are you kidding? The sex was great!

Please...

And he's got a really, really big...

heart. He's very caring.

Give him a nudge, then, eh?

HE SOBS AND GASPS

'Leo, are you still there?'

'Leo, answer me. Leo...'

'Leo, answer me! Leo!'

'Leo. Leo...'

Leo...

NO! NO!

NO!

-No...

-Leo, stop it.

Leo...

It's all right... he was just upset.

What's going on?

I've told you. I was just calming him down...

Why are you dressed like that?

Well?

-I was just taking a nap.

-Yeah, 'course you were(!)

It's not what it looks like.

How long has this been going on?

Leo, when did this start?

Few months after dad died.

When you were 15.

"Be the man of the house... and look after Mum," that's what he said...

But I'm sick in the head, same as Dad.

It's all my fault.

OK, you need to tell him the truth.

Go on!

You were adopted.

I was scared you'd leave if you knew the truth.

Scared he'd put an end to your abuse.

No, that's not it. I love Leo.

This isn't love. Look at him...

I was lonely...

After your dad died... I cried myself to sleep

every night, night after night, you don't know what that's like.

Police.

A postcard from Heston.

Says he's been to see The Barber of Seville. I don't know why he didn't get his hair done before he went...

Is Chris back yet?

-No, he's still on calls.

-Oh, OK.

Oh, Chris, please pick up.

I hear you're staying put.

Yes. Change of plan, now that things are back on with me and Karen.

Oh, what?!

-Something wrong?

-No, I was hoping that now me and Karen have...

We've...well, you know...

She'd give up on all this romance malarkey.

Teenage girls like to be flattered and shown they're special.

Suppose...

Take the lead, be confident, take her out for dinner, wine and dine her. She'll love you for it.

MUSIC: "Broken" by Jake Bugg

# Starry-eyed

# Peace and love

# In a future

# Bright sacrifice

# Came around

# Never broken

# Down by the people if they let you breathe... #

PHONE RINGS

# Don't give a damn if you still can't see

# Travelin' street that I need not go

# Wheels like tongue to the winter lope

# Down in the valley where the church bells cry

# I'll lead them over to your eyes

# Whoa-oh-oh-oh

# I'm one

# Whoa-oh-oh-oh

# I'm one

# I am one. #

The police want you to make a full statement later.

-I'll take you to the station... when you're ready.

-Thanks.

You're going to be OK, you know.

All the dark thoughts you told me about...

they were because of your mum.

And not because of my dad.

But he wasn't my dad, was he? Not my real one.

No, but he loved you all the same.

And I loved him.

So why in my dream do I...

..kill him?

Maybe because your mum made you feel like you were taking his place.

Replacing him.

You've got nothing to be ashamed of, OK?

I'll make sure you get all the support you need.

You're not on your own. There's plenty of help out there, OK?

Yeah.

-SHE SIGHS

-Chris...

I have left you so many messages.

Why haven't you called me back?

Talk to me.

Chris, if you carry on like this people are going to start worrying.

They're going to start asking questions. Is that what you want?

Look, I know that you're hurting.

But somehow you have got to find a way to hold this together.

Chris, please...

Stop being so secretive, talk this through with me!

Going out and getting wrecked all night is not the answer.

It's only going to make things worse.

How can anything be worse?

Chris, whatever is going through your head...you're not on your own.

I can help.

Can you?

Of course.

I love you.

HE SNIGGERS

Stop it.

Do you think I'm stupid?

Do you think I don't know what all this is about?

All you care about is yourself.

You're just worried that everyone might find out that your son's a murderer.

That's not true.

-Well, there's no hiding it.

-Don't.

-That's what I am.

Chris...

Kevin, hi!

What a lovely surprise. I didn't know you worked here.

You treat me like a kid!

Alfie...

Wow, you look great!

Not so bad yourself.

I really am sorry.

Well, thanks, thanks a lot(!)

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